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Zohran Mamdani

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Zohran Mamdani is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 36th district. Elected as a Democrat, he is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice. Mamdani has focused on issues such as housing equity, healthcare access, and environmental justice during his time in office. He has been an outspoken advocate for the rights of marginalized communities in New York.

Quotes by year · 2023–2026894 total · peak 2025 (483)
2023: 3 quotes2025: 483 quotes2026: 408 quotes
Jun 24, 2025

These are the opinions of only about a dozen New Yorkers. A democracy will be decided by close to a million New Yorkers.

thenation.com
Jun 24, 2025

We can be free and we can be fed. We can demand what we deserve.

cnn.com
Jun 24, 2025

Today, eight months after launching this campaign with the vision of a city that every New Yorker could afford, we have won.

motherjones.com
Jun 24, 2025

The directness of our politics requires no translation. Our campaign is driven by a belief that, while there may not be an ideological majority in New York City, there is a majority of New Yorkers who feel left behind by the economic…

motherjones.com
Jun 24, 2025

As FDR said, 'Democracy has disappeared in several other great nations, not because the people dislike democracy, but because they had grown tired of unemployment and insecurity...'

democracynow.org
Jun 24, 2025

To Mr. Cuomo: I have never had to resign in disgrace; I have never cut Medicaid. I have never hounded the 13 women who credibly accuse me of sexual harassment, I have never sued for their gynecological records, and I have never done those…

nbcnews.com
Jun 24, 2025

I hope now that this primary has come to an end, I can introduce myself once more, not as you've seen me in a 30-second ad or in a mailer in your mailbox, but as I how I will lead as your mayor.

nbcnews.com
Jun 24, 2025

I believe Israel has the right to exist as a state with equal rights…. I believe every state should be a state of equal rights.

truthout.org
Jun 24, 2025

I believe that you need not travel to Israel to stand up for Jewish New Yorkers.

truthout.org
Jun 24, 2025

In these dark times, I know that it is harder than ever to keep faith in our democracy.

democracynow.org
Jun 24, 2025

A life of dignity should not be reserved for a fortunate few.

democracynow.org
Jun 24, 2025

We have won because New Yorkers have stood up for a city they can afford.

democracynow.org
Jun 24, 2025

It pains me to be called an antisemite. It pains me to be painted as if I am somehow in opposition to the very Jewish New Yorkers who I know and love.

truthout.org
Jun 24, 2025

As FDR said, democracy has disappeared in several other great nations, not because the people disliked democracy but because they had grown tired of unemployment and insecurity.

truthout.org
Jun 24, 2025

Stand up for our sanctuary city policies which have kept New Yorkers safe, and use every tool at the city’s disposal to protect our immigrants

slate.com
Jun 24, 2025

I’m freezing… your rent as the next mayor of New York City.

thenation.com
Jun 24, 2025

New Yorkers have a city where they can do more than just struggle, one where those who toil in the night can enjoy the fruits of their labor in the day, where hard work is repaid with a stable life.

nbcnews.com
Jun 24, 2025

At a time when too many think the only option is surrender, we have to show the mayor that we have his back.

slate.com
Jun 24, 2025

If elected in November, my tenure would be a model for the Democratic Party and I promise to reject Donald Trump's fascism.

nbcnews.com
Jun 24, 2025

If this campaign has demonstrated anything to the world, it is that our dreams can become reality.

nbcnews.com
Jun 24, 2025

The mayor will use their power to reject Donald Trump’s fascism, to stop masked ICE agents from deporting our neighbors and to govern our city as a model for the Democratic Party, a party where we fight for working people with no apology.

nbcnews.com
Jun 23, 2025

New Yorkers are done with the cynical politics of the past.

newsweek.com

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